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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
identify images of places where its prey expects their needs and desires to be met, such as an inn or a temple offering healing. It then warps reality around itself, hiding itself and remaking its
desire most. The sensation grows stronger the closer the creatures come to the balhannoth’s lair.
If the balhannoth dies, these effects end immediately.
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
curse takes effect whenever the target takes a short or long rest, filling the target’s thoughts with horrible images and dreams. The cursed target gains no benefit from finishing a short or long
existence, catering to their every whim and desire. While he is equally cordial to all guests of the Wandering Emporium, those entering his establishment fall under a special contract and therefore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
nautical theme; images of the sun; and mirrors, which they use to gaze at their own reflections and to redirect sunlight into their caves. Topaz dragons like to keep their lairs well lit and can spend
treasure appear bigger. But whatever pride topaz dragons take in their hoard, they have little desire to show it off, so even those rare creatures who maintain cordial relationships with a topaz
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
tree branches, which carry smoke from their small fires high into the treetops, reducing it to little more than a haze before it disperses. Animal Helpers Forest gnomes can communicate with many of
babbling brook that runs through the place. A storytelling session conducted by a group of forest gnomes is a riot of sounds and images that helps give meaning and intensity to the tale being told. It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
multiple Outer Planes together: the River Styx and the Infinite Staircase. Other planar crossings might exist in your campaign, such as a World Tree whose roots touch the Lower Planes and whose branches
of wood or stone to a chaotic jumble of stairs hanging in radiant space, where no two steps share the same gravitational orientation. It is said that one can find one’s heart’s desire on the Infinite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
pseudodragon often vocalizes animal noises. A rasping purr indicates pleasure, while a hiss means unpleasant surprise. A bird-like chirping represents desire, and a growl always means anger or discontent
on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Limited Telepathy. The pseudodragon can magically communicate simple ideas, emotions, and images telepathically with any creature within 100
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
desire. This sedentary gluttony makes them reliable guardians. As long as it is fed, an otyugh refrains from attacking other creatures. However, would-be otyugh masters can easily underestimate the
magically transmit simple messages and images to any creature within 120 feet of it that can understand a language. This form of telepathy doesn’t allow the receiving creature to telepathically respond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Redwood Grove Locations The following locations are keyed to Map: Redwood Grove. R1: Looming Redwood A redwood looms above, its lowest branches impossibly high up and its bark weeping darkened sap
. Sickly grasses and wilting wildflowers surround the wide trunk.
R2: Sickly Redwood The bark of this once-regal redwood is sloughing off in sheets, like a snake’s shed skin. Impossibly tall branches
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
outside the tent and calls out for Rubin, hoping he will return. Approaching the Hall of Illusions This large tent is painted with a mural of shifting images that show grinning faeries diving into pools
within. The Hourglass Coven’s thieves slip in and out of the tent as they desire, and most of the carnival staff prefer to give the attraction a wide berth, believing it to be jinxed or haunted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
entirely with a large metal claw, much like a crab’s.
His body is covered with clusters of barnacles, and in his left hand he idly grasps the haft of an exquisite trident, engraved with images of
desire.
“It has been too long since I’ve had a good conversation. Though your arrival is unexpected, your presence is much desired nonetheless. How can I help you?”
If the characters are peaceful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
circular chamber at the base of the tower contains a large oak dining table surrounded by six high-backed chairs carved with images of stags. Suspended above the table is a gaudy chandelier tied off with
Soon
SYLPHENE
Beloved Daughter
May She Find Peace at Last
The characters can use the shovel in area C4 to dig up the graves if they so desire. Buried six feet under each headstone is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
identify images of places where its prey expects their needs and desires to be met, such as an inn or a temple offering healing. It then warps reality around itself, hiding itself and remaking its
, such as a temple, a home, or somewhere else. Supernatural Lure. Creatures within 1 mile of the balhannoth’s lair experience the sensation of being close to whatever they desire most. The sensation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Triple Realm holds as much danger as any other part of the Abyss, and planar visitors can vanish without a trace in its mazelike cities and in forests whose trees have serpents for branches. Layer 66
that lurks in the abyssal depths. The wretched Faceless Lord cares nothing for cultists or mortal servants, and its sole desire is to turn all creatures into formless copies of its horrid self. Zuggtmoy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
’ stone branches serve as the balcony’s railings.
Archdruid and Friends. Wyllow is here, attended by Crissann, her displacer beast companion, and Halastree, her awakened tree usher. Wyllow wears a
niche carved into the southeast wall holds a small wooden chest bearing painted images of worms burrowing out of the ground. Set into the chest is a magic lock whose tumblers adjust to confound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
they’re the most important person in all the planes of existence, catering to their every whim and desire. While he is equally cordial to all guests of the Wandering Emporium, those entering his
) slashing damage, and the target is cursed if it’s a creature. The curse takes effect whenever the target takes a short or long rest, filling the target’s thoughts with horrible images and dreams
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Upper Palace Locations Palace of Heart’s Desire, Upper View Player Version P32. Minstrels’ Gallery This balcony extends out over the banquet hall (area P18). The door on the west wall is sealed with
to cast). P43. Mirror of Heart’s Desire The door to this room is sealed with a lion crown lock (see “Crown Locks” earlier in the chapter). This marble hall is empty except for a tall mirror mounted in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the south wall affords a panoramic view of the dilapidated houses beyond the twisting branches of the tree in the front yard.
Since the village’s business was conducted on the first floor of the
, sweeping novels. An entire section on arcane theory includes books about the other planes of existence. If you so desire, the library can include books relevant to other plots in your campaign. Several open
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the warforged were, though, House Cannith never lost interest in building a better titan. Cyre didn’t lose its desire for deadly weapons that could give it an edge over its enemies, and tremendous
that information and enabled them to control parts of the colossus as well. The techniques and tools used to create docent nodes were lost in the Mourning. The various branches of House Cannith are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
still transforming her, breaking down her form from a physical one into an entity composed of symbols, images, and perceptions. To keep herself from dissipating entirely into nothingness, the queen
, but much can also be lost. Many adventurers never return from the fortress, forever trapped within a world created from their own experience.
The Raven Queen’s Influence The Raven Queen’s desire to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, to try new things, to imagine what they desire and then pursue it, and to be kind to others. In return for this freedom from the usual requirements of religion, Corellon expects them to address
seeing that elves experience beneficial reincarnations. Eternal Witness. Shrines and temples to Labelas Enoreth are mostly made of or decorated with ephemeral things. Patterns and images made with colored
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
after the galeb duhr. T3: Lesser Chapel The walls of this room are carved with images of dwarven miners kneeling in pious reflection. Three statues of humans kneel in the room’s corners. An altar against
characters express a desire to talk with Ontharyx, he makes a big show of calling off his cultists and listening to what the characters have to say. He offers to talk, but not if it means leaving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
succumbed to its enchantment. As a result, she has no desire to keep a treasure hoard. She’s content to swim and frolic in the river, occasionally venturing onto its banks. Vuuthramis cautiously observes
oak leaves here are a key to the teleportation sundial in the maze (area G21). Treasure. Fluttering in the branches of Sonna’s tree is a Cloak of Elvenkind. Yvra’s tree has the set’s matching Boots of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
pillars. Clearing the snow off the lid reveals an engraving of a brazier. You also notice a carving near the top of each pillar; from north to south, these images depict a twig, a pinecone, a flame, a
breath to say, “My beasts will avenge us!” Awakened Shrub. The awakened shrub is terrified of Ravisin and doubly frightened of fire. It fights only in self-defense. Growing on its branches are 2d20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
the map) screen the temple area from discovery. Making physical contact with these images reveals their illusory nature. Someone who examines either image without touching it can determine that it is
green coloration is particularly nauseating in this setting. Flanking the braziers, in the form of triangles pointing downward, are two sets of candelabra, each candelabrum having three branches. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Necropolis Locations (Y10-Y18) Y10. Arboretum A canopy of golden leaves crowns the trees inside a sunken basin. The trees grow in stark contrast to their bleak surroundings, their branches swaying
. Hall of Silk Silken drapes hang from the walls of this storefront, their surfaces swirling with illusory images of dragon’s fire and twinkling star fields. A group of emotionless figures stand guard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Great Foundry shelter the Mind’s Eye. The leaders of manufacturing in Sigil, the Seekers express their desire to reshape the multiverse through their crafts, creating tools and materials that in turn mold
temple’s central sanctuary. The tree’s bark shines with the luster of bronze and gold, and its branches are laden with ruby-red fruits. This tree, the Luminous Arbor, gathers the captured magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
overtaken by frost. From the center rises the largest and thickest tower of Candlekeep. If the other towers are well-wrought branches and blossoms, then this surely is the bole of the tree: strong
manufacture may take several weeks, particularly for large tomes, so it isn’t uncommon for those who desire such a work to commission it in writing, along with advance payment, and then come to the gate to pick
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
while its captors are distracted. With its childlike intellect and telepathy, the otyugh broadcasts its desire for more food. The characters are able to communicate with the creature, and if they offer
important functions in the Blood Pens. Also within are oil of etherealness and a potion of poison disguised as a potion of healing. A bundle of entwined branches opens like a coffer to reveal 100 pp and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
. Secret Doors. The passage to the south branches in a Y shape. The southwest branch connects to area 5, and the southeast one leads to a secret door cleverly constructed to blend into the natural rock
center of this impressive chamber, and the walls are carved with images of dwarves at their forges. Two large stone doors exit to the north and south. Several old skeletons lie scattered near the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
thieves from taking the cauldron or hiding it. If they so desire, the characters can use Warduke’s flame tongue sword to shatter the cauldron, then do whatever they want with the fragments. Between
lined with wooden cubicles, each containing a small bench and a hook for hanging clothes. Underfoot, a mosaic floor depicts images of demons.
Any creature that hangs an article of its clothing on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
13 Intelligence (Arcana) check. They also describe Kwalish’s desire to construct a final laboratory hidden within an extradimensional space, and how he experimented with the city’s materials to
once every three levels, and to return the powered armor to the inventor if they ever desire to wear some other armor instead. If Kwalish is missing (see the “Meeting Kwalish” section below), a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
abilities of changelings to develop doppelgangers, while implanting a desire to cause chaos in the communities around them.—even when there’s no benefit in it for the doppelganger. Some doppelgangers
hallucinations that inevitably drive them to violence or death. Dreadful Visions. The madness of Belashyrra is tied to sight: images that can’t be unseen, horrific hallucinations, the fear of blindness and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
(Perception) check, see the decanter anchored behind coral branches, which must be smashed to free it. The sculpture stands 20 feet tall and has AC 11, 50 hit points, and immunity to psychic and poison damage
wave — all carved from stone. The walls of this temple are etched with images of storm giants riding whales, battling dragon turtles, and blowing conch shells to summon giant crabs, giant octopi
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
of Sails often conjures romantic images of a magnificent port metropolis, majestic merchant galleons with bright sails, and dashing swashbucklers who greet their enemies with a playful wink and a tip
. Rising above the fog and the stench is the Hosttower of the Arcane, home of a league of greedy, power-hungry wizards called the Arcane Brotherhood. Their ghastly tower branches into multiple thinner
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
skull which is Snurre’s own device, flanked by fire giants with clubs over their shoulders. The northern one of these inlaid giant-images conceals a secret door hidden in the wall; a cresset to the left
you desire). The containers in the room hold the personal gear of King Snurre, consisting of clothing, footwear, and bits of armor. Arrayed on the table are several small items including pieces of